Two teenagers die after car crash in Leeds

Police were called to the ring road in Meanwood

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 29th Sep 2023
Last updated 29th Sep 2023

Two teenagers have been killed in a crash in Leeds.

A third person's fighting for their life in hospital after it happened this morning.

Emergency services were called to the Ring Road at the junction with Parkside Road in Meanwood early this morning.

They found a white Audi A3 had left the westbound carriageway and hit a pole.

Those who died were an 18 year old man and a 19 year old woman - whilst another 18 year old's critically ill.

A 22 year old man's been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A Police statement said:

"Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Leeds in which two people died and one person was left critically injured.

"At 3.28am this morning, police were called to the collision on the A6120 Ring Road at the junction with Parkside Road, Meanwood.

"A white Audi A3 had left the westbound carriageway and collided with a telegraph pole.

"An 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

"Another passenger, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

"A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

"A scene and road closure are in place and officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are investigating the incident.

"Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area or who lives along the route to check their dashcam or home CCTV for any relevant footage that could assist the investigation.

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